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marketwatch.com - PowerBank Gets U.S. Federal Government Contract for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
PowerBank Gets U.S. Federal Government Contract for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
MarketWatch

PowerBank landed its first project for the U.S. federal government, a $2.95 million contract for a covered-parking canopy solar-power system that will provide electric-vehicle charging for the Armed Forces Reserve Center Farmingdale in New York.

axios.com - Ben Geman - Charging concerns overtake costs in Uber's electric car push
Charging concerns overtake costs in Uber's electric car push
Axios

For the first time, Uber drivers see charging access as a greater barrier to going electric than vehicle costs, a 13-country survey shows. Why it matters: Public and residential infrastructure are persistent hurdles for the ride-hailing giant…

independent.co.uk - Steve Fowler - Hyundai Ioniq 6 N review: the best electric sports car yet
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N review: the best electric sports car yet
The Independent

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is proof – if it were still needed – that electric cars can stir the hearts of the most fervent car enthusiasts. More than that, it proves Hyundai N has become one of the most interesting names in performance car…

theguardian.com - Jasper Jolly - 'Fork in the road': CEO of Amazon-backed Rivian on why carmakers need to invest in EVs
'Fork in the road': CEO of Amazon-backed Rivian on why carmakers need to invest in EVs
The Guardian

Carmakers that focus on selling fossil fuel engines are at risk of being “woefully behind” on technology by the end of the decade, according to the boss of Rivian, an Amazon-backed US electric carmaker. RJ Scaringe, Rivian's founder…

theguardian.com - Lisa O’Carroll - VW plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs and shut plants, report says
VW plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs and shut plants, report says
The Guardian

Germany's Volkswagen is to cut up to 100,000 jobs and reduce and eventually stop production at some plants, according to reports. The company has refused to comment on reports of a management presentation at a board meeting outlining dramatic cost…

drlennecefer.substack.com - Len Necefer - The Rez Electric Vehicle Series Is Here
The Rez Electric Vehicle Series Is Here
All At Once by Dr. Len

A year ago I tethered two electric cars together and drove them three hundred miles across the Navajo Nation, stopping at every public charging station on the reservation. That didn't take long. You can count them on one hand. I wanted to know one…

cnbc.com - Samantha Subin - On Semiconductor strikes $7 billion deal for Synaptics in physical AI push
On Semiconductor strikes $7 billion deal for Synaptics in physical AI push
CNBC

On Semiconductor is buying Synaptics for nearly $7 billion in its largest acquisition ever. The deal accelerates its push into physical AI. Technology companies are hitting acquisition mode in a race to strengthen AI capabilities. On Semiconductor…

marketwatch.com - Industrial Shares Rise Amid U.S. Economic Resilience -- Industrials Roundup
Industrial Shares Rise Amid U.S. Economic Resilience -- Industrials Roundup
MarketWatch

Shares of U.S. manufacturers and transportation companies rose as the U.S. economy showed signs of resilience, with first-quarter GDP growth revised higher, while investors rotated away from tech names. The Pentagon awarded Lockheed Martin a…

bloomberg.com - Rafaela Lindeberg - Polestar Barred From Future US Sales Under Chinese Tech Rules
Polestar Barred From Future US Sales Under Chinese Tech Rules
Bloomberg

Polestar Automotive Holding UK Plc has been denied authorization to sell future models in the US from next year under connected-vehicle rules aimed at limiting Chinese technology. Polestar, which is backed by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, said in a…

straitstimes.com - Shreejit Changaroth - Shift-by-wire technology uses electrical signals to select gears in cars
Shift-by-wire technology uses electrical signals to select gears in cars
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Jun 26, 2026, 03:22 PM Shift-by-wire technology in cars is most commonly used for selecting gears or drive modes. Instead of relying on traditional physical levers, rods, linkages…

forbes.com - Dr. Dick Bridy - The Grid Infrastructure And Storage Challenges Facing AI
The Grid Infrastructure And Storage Challenges Facing AI
Forbes

Dr. Dick Bridy, CEO of DBI Group, also leads Bedrock Investments Group, Bedrock 1st Mortgage, DBI Asset Management, and DBI Expert Witness. Every time you use AI to write a poem or analyze a spreadsheet, you are not just engaging with a cloud of…

ubergizmo.com - Paulo Montenegro - Polestar Faces Impending Sale Prohibition In the United States
Polestar Faces Impending Sale Prohibition In the United States
Ubergizmo

The United States governmen t is tightening regulations on Chinese companies, escalating trade tensions between the two nations. The latest company impacted by these measures is the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Polestar, which operates under…

scmp.com - Daniel Ren - Can China's car market absorb 156 new models? Analysts warn of new price war
Can China's car market absorb 156 new models? Analysts warn of new price war
South China Morning Post

A record 156 new models are expected to hit the Chinese automotive market in the second half of 2026, intensifying concerns about small players' profitability as a new price war looms. The mass-market segment would see an influx of intelligent…

iol.co.za - AFP - Volkswagen considering even more job cuts, four plant closures
Volkswagen considering even more job cuts, four plant closures
IOL

Volkswagen has unveiled a sweeping four-year overhaul aimed at restoring profitability, cutting costs and accelerating its EV transition after a sharp drop in earnings. Europe's largest carmaker, Volkswagen, is considering cutting tens of thousands…

wishtv.com - Isaiah - Polestar to exit U.S. market as Commerce Department denies sales of its cars
Polestar to exit U.S. market as Commerce Department denies sales of its cars
Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | WISH-TV |

(CNN) — Electric vehicle maker Polestar is being forced out of the American market due to its ties to China, following a decision by the US Commerce Department, the company announced Thursday. The company said the Commerce Department's…

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